Fullness under the chin is one of the most common things patients point to in the mirror, and one of the most frustrating, because it rarely responds to weight loss. When the problem is fat rather than loose skin or muscle, neck and chin liposuction is a quick, low-downtime operation that permanently removes it and reveals the jawline underneath.
Who Is a Good Candidate
- A double chin or fullness under the jaw at or near a healthy weight
- Good skin elasticity, typically patients in their 20s to 40s, though skin quality matters more than age
- No significant loose skin or visible vertical neck bands
- Fullness along the jawline or in the jowls that softens the jaw’s definition
If you can pinch loose skin under your chin, or you see cords in your neck when you grit your teeth, liposuction alone will not give you the result you want. In that case a neck lift, which tightens the muscle and removes excess skin, is the right operation. At your consultation I will show you which you need and why.
How I Perform Neck and Chin Liposuction
Through two or three incisions only a few millimeters long, hidden under the chin and behind the earlobes, I remove the excess fat with fine cannulas and sculpt the contour from the chin back along the jawline. The procedure takes under an hour and is often performed with local anesthesia and light sedation. Many patients combine it with chin augmentation when a recessed chin is contributing to the heavy-looking neck, or with a facelift when the cheeks and jowls also need attention.
What to Expect
- First 3 to 5 days: a soft chin strap and mild swelling and bruising
- About 1 week: most patients are back to work and social activities
- 2 to 3 weeks: exercise resumes
- 3 months: the final contour, once residual swelling has fully settled
Hear Me Talk Facial Aging on Beauty and the Beasts
On Beauty and the Beasts I talk through when fat, skin or muscle is the real culprit, and when a needle is enough versus when you need a scalpel.
Neck and Chin Liposuction FAQs
Is the fat removal permanent?
Yes. Fat cells that are removed do not come back. Significant weight gain can enlarge the cells that remain, but the improvement in contour is lasting.
Will my skin tighten after liposuction?
In patients with good elasticity, the skin retracts well over the new contour. If your skin has already lost its elasticity, it will not, and a neck lift is the better choice.
Can I have this done awake?
Yes. Isolated neck and chin liposuction is often done with local anesthesia and oral or IV sedation, which keeps recovery short.
Is neck liposuction the same as a neck lift?
No. Liposuction removes fat only. A neck lift tightens the platysma muscle and removes loose skin, and may include liposuction as one of its steps.
How much does neck liposuction cost in Dallas?
Cost depends on the type of anesthesia and whether it is combined with other procedures. You will receive a personalized quote at your consultation.
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Recognition
Newsweek has named Dr. Jejurikar one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons for five consecutive years. He has been named to D Magazine’s Best Doctors in Dallas and Texas Monthly Super Doctors for many years running.
Schedule Your Consultation in Dallas
If fullness under your chin is what you notice first in photos, I would like to examine you and tell you whether liposuction alone will solve it. Call 214-827-2814 or request a consultation online.
Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, 9101 N. Central Expressway, Suite 600, Dallas, TX 75231. Dr. Sam Jejurikar is a board-certified plastic surgeon. Individual results vary.
